Orlando police chief crime statistics

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith said that overall crime is down in the city, but there has been an increase in some crimes related to theft and burglary.

Channel 9 anchor Daralene Jones sat down with the chief earlier this month to take about how the department is working to address the problem and the challenges officers face.

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You can watch their conversation in the video above.

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Chief: Violent crime is down, but gang activity is up in Orlando in the last 6 months Orlando police Chief Eric Smith said Thursday that in the six months since he took office, violent crime has decreased. (WFTV)

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